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What is the Numerical Password for BitLocker?

Published in Computer Security 1 min read

BitLocker does not use a numerical password. Instead, it uses a recovery key, which is a unique alphanumeric code that can be used to unlock an encrypted drive.

You can find your BitLocker recovery key:

  • On a USB drive: If you saved your recovery key to a USB drive, you can plug the drive into your computer and access the key.
  • In your Microsoft Account: If you saved your recovery key to your Microsoft account, you can log in to your account and retrieve it.
  • On a printed copy: If you printed your recovery key, you can find the printed copy.

If you have lost your BitLocker recovery key, you will need to use a third-party tool to recover the key, but this is a complex process and may not be successful.

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